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CA03 BZC

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,498 mi
Last recorded58,498 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 BZC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 58,498 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 58,494 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 56,259 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 54,346 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 51,813 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 48,550 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 6 May 2009 45,326 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2008 41,360 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 41,352 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 33,046 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 25,729 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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CA03 BZC is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 86,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA03 BZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CA03 BZC registered?

CA03 BZC is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is CA03 BZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 BZC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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